Pendants

Stainless steel is known for its resistance to oxidation and its durability, making it an ideal material for creating handmade jewelry. It doesn’t tarnish, rust, or cause allergies—since it’s often nickel-free—so you can wear your jewelry every day, even in the shower!

More affordable than a silver pendant, a stainless steel pendant isn’t just for creating stunning necklaces—it’s also perfect for making unique earrings.

Just like charms, pendants are also available in a gold-plated version. Fans of gold tones will find a wide selection of gold-plated stainless steel pendants to use in endless ways!

Making Jewelry with a Stainless Steel Pendant

Are you a beginner jewelry maker? Jewelry making is accessible to everyone! It’s amazing what you can already create with a good set of jewelry pliers and a little jewelry glue.

• Attach a pendant to an ear stud, and you’ve got yourself a pretty pair of fashion earrings.
• Thread a pendant onto a chain, add a clasp, and create a DIY necklace. You’ll find plenty of stainless steel necklace designs in our tutorials.
• Weave beads around a pendant to create Art Nouveau-style earrings.
• Create a personalized pendant by gluing on a cabochon or rhinestones. More experienced crafters can use a Dremel to engrave an initial or a pattern onto a flat pendant for a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry.

Trendy DIY Necklaces with Stainless Steel Pendants

Wondering which necklace to wear right now? Here are 4 must-have necklace styles to make with stainless steel pendants:

• The charm necklace, combining pendants and charms: take inspiration from this original design or this winter-themed version.
• The boho necklace, with a bandana or ribbon choker: these materials add color and texture, and the pendants slide on very easily. Get inspired by this bandana design or this silk ribbon design.
• The nautical-inspired necklace: the nautical theme is very trendy, and we happen to have a wide selection of pendants with nautical patterns.
• The multi-strand necklace: easy to make with stainless steel components, as in this version featuring flowers and a rhinestone chain.

Caring for Your Stainless Steel Pendants

Stainless steel requires very little daily maintenance. To preserve its shine over the long term, follow our comprehensive guide to cleaning stainless steel jewelry, which details all the appropriate methods based on the type of finish.